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Ernesto Gonzales was a 62‑year‑old Hispanic male and a well‑known criminal defense attorney based in Harlingen, Texas, often referred to by the nickname “El Gallito.” He was last seen at his Harlingen office on **July 17, 2017**, and reportedly heard from or seen by anyone after that date. His sister formally reported him missing on **July 18, 2017**, and authorities immediately began investigating his disappearance.
In the days leading to his disappearance, Gonz ...Read More
Last Seen: Jul 17, 2017
In the days leading to his disappearance, Gonz ...Read More
Last Seen: Jul 17, 2017
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Apr 02, 2024
Ernesto
Gonzales
69
62
63 inches
65 inches
185 lbs
Hispanic / Latino
Male
Jul 17, 2017
Harlingen
Texas
Cameron County
Harlingen
230
37376
Harlingen Police Department
Harlingen
Texas
Cameron County
78550
Manuel Tovar
Investigator
1018 Fairpark Boulevard, Texas
9562165940
Local
Law Enforcement
2017-50641
2017-07-18
Harlingen Police Department
na
Brown
Brown
Brown
Yes
11/10/2025
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Has anyone else been looking into the strange timeline around when Ernesto Gonzales went missing? It... ...Read More
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